Duck Sports Authority continues its pre-Spring coverage with a look at the 2008 units and how they stacked up against each other. Coming in at #6 in the 2008 ranking was one of the two groups that had its position coach replaced in the off-season: Wide Receivers.[details]

2005 (Freshman): Few players made as much improvement from one year to the next as he justified the patience those around him have displayed. While his consistency may have waned at times, he demonstrated a flair for the dramatic. Oregonís sixth-leading receiver caught five passes for 55 yards against Washington, with his 75 yards on a pair of receptions vs. Oregon State including a 66-yard scoring strike. Caught his first collegiate touchdown pass at Stanford and followed that up two weeks later with a score against the Huskies. Caught passes in six of his 12 appearances, including three receptions for 52 yards in his lone start of the year at Washington State, with 11 of his catches occurring in the last half of the season.

2004 (Redshirt): Honored as scout teamís offensive player of the week in aiding preparations prior to Idaho and California games.

2003 (Redshirt):HIGH SCHOOL ó The SuperPrep All-American was ranked among the best 30 receivers in the country, as well as the top 22 prep prospects in the state (SuperPrep), while assisting the Centaurs to a 9-2-1 record his senior season. The all-CIF Division X selection also elicited attention from the Long Beach Press-Telegram (Best in the West votes) as well as the Tacoma News Tribune (Western One-Hundred). Ranked fourth in the Pioneer League in receptions, grabbing 22 catches for 488 yards (22.2 avg.) and four touchdowns in 2003. Included were five passes for 35 yards vs. St. Bernard and two receptions for 105 yards against South Torrance. Also converted 12 carries into 211 yards on the ground and five more scores. Contributed 34 tackles on defense, including a team-high seven quarterback sacks.

OREGON - Seldom has Oregon benefitted from a receiver with the combination of size and speed as he provides talent to be a dominant force. Began to fulfill potential a year ago and continued development in the spring as one of team's most improved receivers. Possesses strong hands as well as the ability to fight for his right for the football. Has gained respect of coaches and teammates from a willingness to play through injuries and give everything he has. Has developed the ability to go up and grab the ball in a crowd as well as be a threat in the vertical passing game. Due to his size, understands the need to lower his pad level to improve as a blocker and receiver, and is continuing to work to improve on getting in and out of breaks quicker. Also improving his consistency, which sometimes contributed to making the spectacular catch while struggling with the easier ones in the past. Improved power clean best by more than 20 lbs. over course of one year to establish record by a wide receiver (341 lbs.). Also equalled all-time best with 455-lb. squat while electronically timed as team's second-fastest receiver (4.68) in the 40. Four catches for 62 yards in the 2006 spring finale included a 33-yard scoring catch.